Sentences for Grade 3
What is a Sentence?
A group of words that are used to express a thought that makes sense is called a sentence.
All sentences begin with a capital letter.
We use sentences to speak, read and write.
Types of Sentences
- Assertive or Declarative Sentence
- Interrogative Sentence
- Exclamatory Sentence
Types of Sentences
1. Assertive: When a sentence states or declares something it is called an Assertive Sentence.
An Assertive sentence ends with a full stop.
Example:
The cat caught a rat.
Amy went to the park with her parents.
Pat fell down and hurt his leg.
2. Interrogative: When a sentence asks questions it is an Interrogative sentence.
An Interrogative sentence ends with a question mark.
Example:
When will the bus arrive?
Have you eaten your lunch?
Don’t go too close to the fire?
3. Exclamatory: When a sentence expresses a strong feeling it is called an exclamatory sentence.
An exclamatory sentence ends with an exclamation mark.
Example:
Ouch! My leg hurts.
What a superb painting!
How neatly he writes!
for a complete lesson – 1. Sentences ( Gr 3 – GL)